imperative synonyms

imperative

modif.

  1. Necessary

    inescapable, immediate, crucial, compelling; see crucial, important 1, necessary 1, urgent 1.

  2. Authoritative

    masterful, commanding, dominant; see autocratic 1, dominant 2, powerful 1.

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